Welcome to the Blog of Teresa Duncan, Owner of Odyssey Management. Inc.
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About The Blog Author
Teresa Duncan received a degree of Master of Science in Healthcare Management from Marymount University. With over 22 years of healthcare experience (15 in dental), she has unique insight into the world of dentistry. Her specialty is helping dentists and managers increase revenue. By focusing on accounts receivable and insurance management, she helps dentists increase the value of their practice. As a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, she has a special interest in helping dentists identify and safeguard against employee embezzlement.
Teresa is founder and president of Odyssey Management.
She is a Fellow and Educator for the ICOI's Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries. Look for more articles from her regarding practice management, dental implants and oral health care news. She was named 2010's ADIA Educator of the Year.
Teresa is a member-at-large on the board of the Academy of Dental Management Consultants.
Teresa is a Trustee for the auxiliary education-focused DALE Foundation.
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Are the prices charge for implant cases going down in your local markets?
I am starting to see this in California and Nevada where there are advertisements for lower cost implants (below $2000 for both an implant and crown) and for the implant alone below $999. This is not only from the GP's but also from some specialist.
Do you see this in your local areas?
If so what other ways can the doctors reduce their costs to compete?
Hi Keith – yes I'm hearing about it from several different areas but definitely in the more financially impacted areas. Docs are fighting for patients now more than ever and aggressive marketing is happening as a result. I'm sure you're seeing a demand for lower priced components as well!
Today, my experience of being seen by a well-known dentist (fellow, no less) was trumped by the service I received by the office's insurance specialist. Exemplifying empathy and general good-naturedness, she walked me through the treatment plan and addressed my numerous questions.
I was neither surprised by the treatment needed (I live in this body) nor the expense of it. However, when the insurance specialist stated that, "dental insurance companies know that you can live without teeth," I immediately felt a dissonance that's stayed with me.
Here's why: a couple of centuries ago, a woman turning 55 meant that her life was close to being over. Expectations were low. Thanks to advancements, those expectations no longer are valid. It would be considered quite odd for a person to look at a 55-year-old woman and state that she could expect very few more years of life.
And in the period of time, many people lost their teeth before they passed on. Expectations were low regarding dental integrity. Thanks to advancements, those expectations are also no longer valid. Why is it OK then for a person (or an organization, such as a dental insurance company) to assume that one does not need to have their teeth to the end of life? Medieval, I say!
Hi Teresa,
I’m from Berkman PR in San Diego and we’re trying to gather some contact information of Dentistry Blog authors. May I please receive your email address so that we can pitch future stories to you? Please email me at jennifer@berkmanpr.com. Thank you!
Best,
Jen
Can we still view the Webinar form lastnight jan 19th ? Pls email us and let us know johnrleedmdms@aol.com
Thank you
I’m sorry – the webinar was not recorded.
hello, we would love to have our dental blog added to your blogroll. Our site can be found at http://affordable-dental.net. Thank you for your consideration. We really enjoy your site and it has some great quality content.
We are a dental continuing education provider with a passion for writing about our industry. Our url is http://www.dentassist.com we’d love to guest blog about dental continuing education. If there is a possibility that’d be great. Thanks.
Hi there,
Do you accept guest posts? I’m a dentist with 30 years experience, including at a speciality implant practice in Scotland. I also write at http://www.dental-health-advice.com . I’m interested in writing a guest post for your site – is this something we can arrange?
thanks,
Dr Richard Mitchell
Absolutely, Dr. Mitchell. I sent you a private email about it. Thanks!
Hi Teresa,
I’ve just set up a calendar of dental implant-related continuing-education courses in the US. If you or any of your contacts would like to list your courses, you can do so by signing up. There is no charge. The site is at http://www.continuing-education-diary.com/dentistry/general/calendar.html.
It’s quite easy to use and the more courses that are listed, the more useful it is for everyone.
Thanks,
Pat
I have a question regarding CCP. Which muscles keep the jaw positioned distally?Where are condiles positioned when lower incisors hit upper incisors, and where, when patient is i MI?
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I came across your blog and would like to offer some Dental related guest posts. I write on a variety of Dental topics and can provide 100% original articles which have never been posted and will not be posted elsewhere. Please let me know your interest, I have new articles available for you now.Here are some links to dental guest posts I have recently done:http://www.claritysearch.com/article/cerec-dental-seo/http://affordable-dental.net/snacks-that-wont-hurt-your-teethhttp://www.tech2date.com/social-media-as-the-best-dental-marketing-tool.htmlhttp://wellbeing-support.com/three-steps-to-healthy-teeth/RegardsElliot Pearsonelliot@dentistidentity.comhttp://dentistidentity.com800-303-60291065 Johnney Dodds BlvdMount Pleasant SC 29464
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I wanted to see if you’d accept a guest blog post. I’ve been writing about Healthy and White Teeth. Could I post on your blog?
I think we need a better system for these kind of dental problems and woes. It seems like everyone is having problems with their teeth and it looks like we are about to enter yet another recession. . .I’m honestly a little scared these days about how I can support my family. We need to have a discussion on REAL resources out there to help single mothers like us take care of our family… I know about
http://www.healthsouk.com (HealthSouk) and http://www.1800dentist.com (1800 Dentist)
but are there any other great organizations that help people get connected to doctors for discounted health prices that can help? We don’t qualify for government assistance!
healthsouk
Thomas Little
Teresa- I would like to start contributing to your blog.
My company Implant Depot.com provides compatible implants and abutments for many of the major brands plus torque wrenches/drivers and bone material. Our quality is excellent and pricing is very attractive. Most of my clients are general dentist who are tired of having to buy a larger quantity of implants and components to receive the “deal”. Please let me know how we can make this happen.
Thanks
Keith Goldstein
Implant Depot
I’m a single mom and I have 2 kids who both needed dental braces. I make just enough to not qualify Medicaid services so I can’t get free dental and medical services for the kids. I had to pay over $4800 so that my child can have braces and a beautiful smile. . .She was very scared and timid at school. I couldn’t find anyone in Los Angeles who would do the braces at a normal price so I had to launch find it with free services like
http://www.healthsouk.com (HealthSouk- the dental discount plan or discounted dentistry) and http://www.1800dentist.com (800 dentist) The first one was free and the second apparently charges the dentist but not me.healthsouk
- Jenny Thomas
Hi – I was wondering if you accepted guest posts? I’m editor of the Love Teeth dental blog – a UK based blog for the general public. The website is http://www.loveteeth.co.uk – my email is sanchia@loveteeth.co.uk – hope to hear from you soon.
I read that some people with sensitivity to sulfa are also sensitive to the BPA in dental sealants. They have had dermatitis problems. Our daughter has been dealing with an unknown allergy that is causing ongoing excema. She has been avoiding things she knows she is sensitive to including sulfa, with no relief. Is it possible the dental sealants are the problem? Are there sealants that do not contain BPA? thanks. Kathy
A bridge I had for 25 years recently came loose. After a root canal on one of the anchors, I have been advised to put in 2 implants to replace the missing teeth.
My general dentist indicated the cost would be between $1750 & $1950 (by a dental surgeon) per implant and then the additional costs for abutment & crown.
This being outside of my budget I looked for alternatives. I hope somenone will share their experience with me.
I decided to visit a dental group who advertises on television Implants for $499.00.
The experience was very satifactory. I was examined by the general dentist and also a periodontist who would the implant. All the staff was very pleasant and accomodating and the equipment state of the art.
The implant system they use is MIS.
I have since learned that the dentist, Brian a. Ferber, Greeacres, Fl has had unhappy potential patients, mostly I feel from individual seeing the ad believing they will get a completed implant to finished crown for $499.00.
The dental plan given to me is $499.00 as adverised for the implant and $1260.00 additional for the abutment & crown.
I would like to go forward with this and would like your opinions on the MIS product and if anyone can comment as well regarding the Ferber Dental Group.
Thank you,
Frank
Unhappy patients are more than likely due to their unrealistic expectations. Dr. Ferber uses a well made implant that is manufactured in Israel and has a proven track record. I compete directly against them with a similar implant also made in Israel.
His fees for the entire procedure are very reasonable and from my experience in working with other dental implant centers which may be similar to Dr. Ferber’s practice I would definitely have an implant placed by any of them.
The reason is that they place alot of implants and provide a quality service at a reasonable price.
Let us know how it goes.
Keith
Implant Depot.com
Enjoyed the seminar on The Agony of the Code at Yankee Dental this past week given by Teresa Duncan. She mentioned that we could get a copy of the form about questions to ask the insurance company and narratives that work to just send her an e-mail. I must say that of all the insurance seminars I've attended in the last 25 yrs or so that her seminar covered most of the "real" office insurance headaches. She was informative and instructive to both "newbies" and us "older" gals. A great presentation!
Hi Teresa
I'm contacting you on behalf of Neoss – a specialist dental implant company based in the UK, offering solutions for patients and professionals. They currently export 95% of their products to the US, Germany, Italy and Australia.
Would it be possible to link to the Neoss website from your blog? I thought it may be a useful link to your readers
If not, I'm wondering if it would be possible for us to post a guest blog post? This post would be an article on the subject of dental implants and ideally linking to Neoss within the post.
If you have any questions please let me know
Thanks, Matt
Hi Teresa,
Would you be willing to allow me to contribute to your blog? I can provide original, quality content written by two highly reputable dentists from Southern California. In exchange for backlinking to our website.
Hi Theresa,
I stumbled across your blog and thought you might be interested in our company. We are a 3D dental anatomy simulation software company. It was started by Dr. Mark Piper, DDS, MD, a TMJ surgeon in St. Petersburg, FL who speaks about Joint Based Occlusion throughout the United States.
We've just launched are software for dentists. I'm trying to get the word out about our software through social media channels. I would very much enjoy your and your reader's perspective on our software. Your feedback would be most welcome. Perhaps you would like to write a product review to post on your blog. The software is free to download at AnomalousMedical.com. If you want to do a bit more, there are apps and simulations (plugins to the software) for purchase. We would be willing to give you temporary access to some of the simulations and apps for the purposes of a review.
A little about the software:
The apps and simulations we've created to allow users to recreate a patient's occlusion and joint anatomy through observation or diagnostic examinations, such as MRIs and Radiographs. Our program is interactive and seamless. When Dr. Piper uses the software in his consultations, the patient immediately understands why their anatomy is causing facial deformities and pain and is more accepting of proposed treatment options. The software has been a great patient communication tool for Dr. Piper.
Our plans are too create other apps general dentists, restorative dentists, orthodontists, etc.., can use to educate their patients and colleagues. Several Doctors, including Dr. Piper, are using the software extensively in their lectures.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
Best Regards,
Hi Theresa,
One article (orignal informative content+500word) = 1 backlink to my website.
let me know if you accept guest blogs.
Thank You,
Muhammad
Dear Teresa,
We found your blog as it has some great posts that are relevant to our client site which is focussed on dentistry. Would you be interested in discussing some advertising opportunities, specifically around blog posting?
Hello,
I’m a New Media specialist working for an advertising agency. We found your health oriented site as it has some great blog posts that are relevant to our client‘s site which provides online medical practice.
Would you be interested in running any advertising on your site? We can create a range of unique content options such as product reviews or guest posts to complement your site.
Please feel free to get in touch should you wish to discuss this further.
Kind regards,
Vivyan Abel
Hi,
I would like to write a guest post for your website, The Dental Implant Blog. The article will be created exclusively for you and correspond to your requirements. I have a suggested topic in mind.
Looking forward to hear from you soon!
Best Regards,
Helen
are they chairtys that help with implants or mini implants , i had to check into a mental health place to get help for depression from this i have lost my wife an kids an job , an now im homless i need help bad , cause i dont understand why there no help out there please im begging for help please god help me
Hi, I see others have already asked this questions, but are you accepting guest posts? I’m writing on behalf of http://www.dmoms.com, my email address is: tamas@bigbuzzbrands.com. Thanks!
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